Editorials - The Daily Tar Heel

Editorial: Two times too many

By Editorial Board | September 18

"Standing alone, the presence of an armed individual on campus is terrifying. Coupled with the death of Zijie Yan on Aug. 28, this is unimaginable and ...

Column: We need transparent policies on generative AI use

By Grace Gao | September 11

"We are still early in the process of making AI policies. The most challenging part of this is that what works for one department may not work for another ...

Editorial: The NCAA wants student-athletes' revenue, not well-being

By Mary Blake Nobles | September 11

"Tez Walker deserves to play. Accepting the verdict, even if begrudgingly, is enabling the NCAA’s authority. UNC needs to suit up, defend Tez Walker ...

Editorial: We must stay vigilant in combatting COVID-19

By Editorial Board | September 5

"Without the safety net of a UAA, the University should proactively emphasize safe practices and support for students affected by COVID-19 to protect ...

Editorial: We deserve to be kept informed, we deserve dignity

By Laney Crawley and Le Ha | August 29

"It seems UNC and Chapel Hill Police had a lack of preparation for a crisis like this. In a world threatened by gun violence daily, students deserve more ...

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Editorial: Screw an internship, spend summer 2023 with yourself

By Editorial Board | April 19

"If you find yourself without an internship opportunity this summer, remember there are many other ways to fill your time and energy in the months before ...

Editorial: Treat H.B. 533 and all anti-abortion legislation as the serious threats they are

By Editorial Board | April 18

"The proposal of such a bill is a slap in the face to those that have the ability to get pregnant and the 55 percent of North Carolinians that favor some ...

Editorial: Terrorism charges against UNC activist indicative of unjust police violence, overreach

By Editorial Board | April 14

"For any student involved in social change, Halperin and Marsicano’s experiences are crucial to understand. Their time in Atlanta reflects a power dynamic ...

Editorial: Stop engaging with the far right. Seriously.

By Editorial Board | April 12

"It’s your choice how you choose to spend your time. But the next time you engage with some unsubstantiated claim online, consider just ignoring it. ...

Editorial: How to be a good neighbor in your college dorm

By Editorial Board | April 12

"Being a good neighbor is the same as being a good person or friend. It requires the same principles of self-discipline, respect, consideration and, most ...

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Column: Sports betting is a dangerous game

By Franklin Payne | April 11

"North Carolina needs to properly address the industry of online sports betting with safeguards and preemptive policies to help our vulnerable youth. ...

Editorial: GTHTC (Go to Hell, Tricia Cotham)

By Editorial Board | April 10

"It is clear that she has no interest in protecting progressive values in N.C. Instead, she put Republicans in a prime position to commandeer legislative ...

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Editorial: When falling out of a deep platonic love

By Editorial Board | March 23

"According to Psychology Today, platonic loss, not from death but by friend breakup, is just as painful as a romantic one. It can lead to psychological ...

Editorial: UNC knows how to go pro

By Rebecca Savidge | March 22

" The Tar Heels have been a leader in almost all of the varsity sports the University offers — and it goes beyond just being a good college team. UNC ...

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Editorial: Recognition for service workers comes in the form of fair pay

By Editorial Board | March 21

"We need a systemic and meaningful approach to addressing the needs of service workers to properly share appreciate for their important and fundamental ...

Editorial: No Spring Break plans? No problem.

By Editorial Board | March 6

"We get it – the FOMO is real. Watching your peers travel while you're kicking back in your shared college town can put a damper on the relaxation that ...

Editorial: No, that seat isn't taken. No, you can't join me.

By Editorial Board | March 5

"In this new semester, I encourage you to have a meal by yourself and appreciate precious quality me time."

Editorial: A tender(footed) apology from our Editorial Board

By Editorial Board | March 1

"In the wake of ongoing developments to the controversial School of Civic Life and Leadership, we have taken this time to reflect on our own reporting ...

Editorial: Black athletes broke boundaries in the 2023 Super Bowl

By Editorial Board | February 28

"Even as the sport integrated, the role of the quarterback — the head and face of a team, remains reserved solely for white boys. The powers-that-be ...

Editorial: School of Civic Life is just another example of ideological combativeness

By Editorial Board | February 28

"The new school will supposedly promote democracy and work to protect free speech at UNC. It’s astonishingly clear that the school is merely a Trojan ...